A Case of Drug-Induced Hepatitis due to Lenalidomide

A Case of Drug-Induced Hepatitis due to Lenalidomide

Lenalidomide is a recent thalidomide analog used for the treatment of refractory multiple myeloma. The main toxicity of this drug consists in severe neutropenia and thrombocytopenia. Lenalidomide-associated liver injury is rare, manifesting itself as elevated liver enzymes and hyperbilirubinemia rev...

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Main Authors: M.-C. Zanella, L. Rubbia-Brandt, E. Giostra, Y. Chalandon, A. Hadengue, L. Spahr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2011-04-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Liver biopsy
Multiple myeloma
Drug-induced liver injury
Lenalidomide
Transaminases
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/326935

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